Angle of Pitch

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Angle of Pitch

1. The angle, as seen from the side, between the longitudinal body axis of an aircraft or similar body and a chosen reference line or plane, usually the horizontal plane. This angle is positive when the forward part of the longitudinal axis is directed above the reference line.
2. Same as blade angle (in all senses).

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use